DL-Tartaric Acid is an excellent sour agent, its sour taste is 1.2-1.3 times that of citric acid, and its flavor is unique.

It is mainly used in combination with citric acid, malic acid, etc., and can be used in beverages, cans, jams, candies, etc. Since tartaric acid is used as a raw material for baking powder and other raw materials, it has characteristics that other edible organic acids do not have. Therefore, it can also be used in some occasions. Used as chelating agent, antioxidant synergist, flavor enhancer, quick-acting leavening agent.

Item	Standard
Appearance	white crystalline powder
Assay	99.5~101.0
Specific rotation[a]D20	+12 ~12.8 °
Heavy metals(on Pb)	≤0.001
Calcium (Ca)	≤0.02
Residue on ignition	≤0.05
Loss on drying	≤0.2
Oxalate(C2O4)	≤0.035
Sulphate(SO4)	≤0.015
Arsenic(As)	≤0.0003
Chloride (Cl)	≤0.01
Solubleness	Pass test
Storage	in dry and cool place
Packing	25kg/bag

As acidifier and natural preservative for marmalades, ice cream, jellies, juices, preserves, and beverages.
As effervescent for carbonated water.
As emulsifier and preservative in the bread-making industry and in the preparation of candies and sweets.